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Our pioneering & collaborative approach

We pride ourselves in taking a pioneering approach: setting up camps and lodges in areas where tourism has little foothold and making long-term commitments to allow these places to thrive. Ultimately, bringing sustainable tourism to new areas can transform them into viable and lasting conservation-based economies, with perpetual revenue for both its people and protection of wildlife.

Whether we already have a presence or are exploring possibilities to venture into new lands, the key to making an impact is knowing where the greatest challenges lie. It starts with assessing the governance and management set-up, identifying voids, and establishing what the best course of action is to tackle the problems faced.

As a company we can do a lot, but not every challenge can be addressed by us. That is why we take a collaborative approach, working together with local communities, authorities, NGOs, and other companies to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for the areas where we committed ourselves to. These partnerships allow us to identify where we can make the largest contribution and impact.

For any area to flourish in the long run, we focus on four fundamental issues:

LIVELIHOODS, COMMUNITIES & EDUCATION
People are an essential part of our vision. We strive to improve livelihoods in various ways. Asilia employs a large number of people from communities living in and around the areas we work. We are a caring employer, offering everyone opportunities to train and grow. Entrance fees provide a substantial income stream, especially where local communities own the land (such as in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy). Where possible, we buy local produce to support incomes locally.

Education is fundamental in improving opportunities for the future. That is why we passionately support schools everywhere we work. Not only at the level of primary education, but offering opportunities in advanced education as well.

HABITAT, ECOSYSTEM & WILDLIFE
Many of the pristine ecosystems we operate in are under pressure. We engage in numerous protective and restoration projects. Reducing deforestation, taking anti-poaching measures, participating in water management and in some cases re-introducing species. We are also involved in training local communities on more effective ways to run livestock and improve livelihoods while reducing pressure on ecosystems and wildlife populations.

RESEARCH, AWARENESS & OUTREACH
Research and awareness strongly contributes to better prospects for the natural habitat and livelihoods of people. Asilia supports research on key species; providing evidence how they are threatened and what their decline means for the area as a whole. Actively engaging communities by bringing schools to our camps and lodges and showing wildlife documentaries raises appreciation for the value of nature locally. In addition, outreach on these areas to audiences around the world results in increased visibility, income and ultimately better protection.

SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
Any lasting positive impact must ultimately begin with oneself. At Asilia our camps, lodges and logistics answer to the highest standards of eco-tourism. We are continuously reducing our environmental footprint by minimising fossil fuel use, using sustainable energy sources such as the sun, recycling water and waste where possible and offsetting the remainder of our carbon footprint by supporting local (re-) forestation projects.

Our Key Initiatives

Projects we support

To find out more about some of the projects and NGO’s we support please click on the links below. Friends of Asilia can also support these initiatives directly by clicking on the donation link.

FIND OUT MORE

To find out more about our efforts to make a lasting positive impact on conservation and community development please download this PDF extract from our latest annual report.